Category Archives: Seasonal

Loaded Sweet Potato Muffins

I came up with this recipe when I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for anywhere else. I had to make several batches of these muffins before they came out the way I wanted, but it was worth it! … Continue reading

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A Living Hope

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that … Continue reading

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Filed under Inspirational Thoughts, Original Photography, Spring/Easter

Fun Springtime Treats from Martha Stewart

I always find great ideas on Martha Stewart’s website and thought I’d share some really fun, yummy-looking decorating ideas I saw the other day (all photos are from marthastewart.com). These treats are perfect for Easter and all through the spring season. … Continue reading

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Filed under Candy and Confections, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Food Gifts, Food Presentation, Seasonal, Spring/Easter

Hosanna!

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of … Continue reading

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Lemon-Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze

I baked this loaf late one evening, sleepily mixing the glaze while the loaf was cooling. A little later, yawning while I drenched the loaf with the lemon glaze, I was hoping, after this late night baking session, that this … Continue reading

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Sunken Apple Pie Bread

This recipe was kind of an experiment one day when I was craving an apple dessert. I didn’t have time to make a pie and didn’t have any apples, but I did have a can of apple pie filling. So … Continue reading

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Filed under Autumn/Thanksgiving, Breakfast/Brunch, Food and Recipes, Quick Breads/Sweet or Savory

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Cake from 300 Best Potato Recipes

I’m a big fan of potatoes, whether they’re baked, scalloped, fried, roasted, mashed…you name it! That’s why I was interested in reviewing 300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook’s Guide (Softcover). Written by author and food journalist Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh, the book … Continue reading

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Filed under Autumn/Thanksgiving, Cakes/Coffecakes, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Reviews, Seasonal, Winter/Christmas

Oreo Snowman Cookie Balls

Jane makes so many cute and fun treats! She made those Peas and Carrots Cupcakes I posted last spring, and she recently made these Oreo Snowman Truffles. Some Oreo Truffles I’ve seen are made with the golden Oreos, but these are … Continue reading

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Egg Nog-Cranberry Muffins

Okay, I promise this will be the last Christmasy thing I post for awhile! I just thought this recipe would come in handy if any of you happened to have egg nog left over from the holidays. I always buy … Continue reading

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Cranberry Sauce Muffins with Cranberry Sauce Glaze

Last week I posted a recipe for Cranberry-Pecan Cream Cheese Spread…well, here’s another really good recipe that you can use your extra cranberry sauce in. These Cranberry Sauce Muffins are sweetened with some brown sugar and whole berry cranberry sauce–the … Continue reading

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